The Branch Controller (Ekiti) of the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, has said that the nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday will not disrupt examinations in the state or nationwide.
This was contained in a letter to principals and school proprietors in Ekiti State titled: “Notice of commencement of indefinite strike by NLC and TUC” with reference number EK/BC/SC/EXAM/07/Vol.1/89 late Friday.
The Guardian reports that the examinations, which is held across five West African countries, began in Nigeria on Tuesday, April 30, and will end Thursday, June 20, 2024.
The letter read, “The attention of Management has been drawn to a notice of the Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC effective Monday, 3rd June 2024.
“Please be formally informed that the conduct of WASSCE SC 2024 goes on as scheduled.”
She noted that the examination body shares the burden of the unions.
“This is as she said that students shouldn’t be at the receiving end by missing the ongoing examination in Nigeria and some West African states.”
“Inasmuch, as we share the concerns of the unions and the generality of Nigerians, the WASSCE SC, is going on across the member countries of WAEC, and the Nigerian child should not be put at a disadvantage of missing the exam.
“For the aforesaid reason, WAEC will conduct the exam, and school principals, supervisors, parents, and the general public should please take note and make adequate arrangements for their candidates to sit the exam.
“Kindly be guided accordingly,” it concluded.
